A European base
Plan a home in an EU and Schengen member state, with residence in Bulgaria subject to the applicable requirements.
Europe / Residence through investment
Bulgaria.
A European base.
Built to last.
A place in Europe. A tangible investment. Explore a property-backed residence pathway shaped around your family and your future.
Personal guidance. From your first conversation to your next chapter.
Indicative property investment€307,000Additional costs apply
Your European baseEU · SchengenResidence in Bulgaria
A family perspectiveSpouse & childrenQualifying family applications
01 / The destination
Historic. Strategic.
Unmistakably European.
From the Balkan mountains to the Black Sea coast, Bulgaria offers a distinctive setting for a European base. EPMC’s property-led programme brings investment planning, company structuring and residence guidance into one considered journey.
02 / Why Bulgaria
More possibilities.
A place to build on.
A tangible investment
Explore residential, office or commercial property. Ownership and the investment structure remain central to your residence planning.
Room for your family
Consider the next chapter together. A spouse and minor children may apply through the relevant family residence procedure.
03 / The investment
Residence through property.
Value that endures.
Residential property
Space for your next chapter.
A single apartment or multiple apartments may form part of the proposed investment. EPMC helps you review the available portfolio in the context of your plans.
Select property from the proposed portfolio, transfer investment funds from abroad and retain the qualifying ownership during the residence period.
One apartment · Multiple apartmentsDiscuss this option
Office premises
A base for your ambition.
Office premises are included in the catalogue’s property options. Review title, use, ownership structure and the qualifying investment value before making a commitment.
Select property from the proposed portfolio, transfer investment funds from abroad and retain the qualifying ownership during the residence period.
Office premisesDiscuss this option
Commercial property
A broader view of opportunity.
Explore commercial premises within the proposed portfolio. Legal, financial and property due diligence should establish whether the acquisition meets your objectives and the route requirements.
Select property from the proposed portfolio, transfer investment funds from abroad and retain the qualifying ownership during the residence period.
Commercial premisesDiscuss this option
Combined portfolio
Different properties. One plan.
The catalogue allows a combination of property types reaching the required total value. The investment and ownership arrangements must be reviewed as a whole.
Select property from the proposed portfolio, transfer investment funds from abroad and retain the qualifying ownership during the residence period.
Residential · Office · CommercialDiscuss this option
These are property categories within one residence pathway, not four separate immigration programmes. For the company route, the official guidance reviewed requires more than 50% ownership of the Bulgarian company. EPMC and your legal adviser will confirm the full qualifying structure.
04 / The route
Four steps.
One European home.
Company and property planning, a Type D visa, then the residence application. We help you bring each stage together.
01 / Establish your Bulgarian company
Review the structure and incorporate the company used for the proposed acquisition. Confirm ownership, banking and the qualifying investment conditions.
02 / Transfer funds & acquire property
Transfer the funds from abroad and complete the selected property purchase. Keep the notarial deed, registration and bank evidence together.
03 / Apply for a Type D visa
Prepare the visa file for the Bulgarian consulate, including the property and investment evidence, insurance and supporting personal documents.
04 / Apply for residence in Bulgaria
After entry on the Type D visa, submit the residence application to the Migration Directorate. The residence card follows the authority’s decision.
The initial property-based residence permission is distinct from permanent residence and EU long-term resident status. The exact permit category, validity and renewal conditions are confirmed for your application.
05 / Looking ahead
Your family.
Your longer-term plans.
Bring your family into the plan.
Once the investor has the relevant residence permission, a spouse and minor children may apply under the family procedure. The sequence, visas and relationship evidence are reviewed for each family.
Build towards the next stage.
Permanent residence may become available once the statutory conditions are met. It is a separate application, assessed on its own requirements; the property purchase does not grant it automatically.
06 / Your journey, considered
A personal partnership.
From ambition to arrival.
01Discover
A confidential conversation about your objectives, family and preferred timeframe.
02Design
Review suitable properties from the proposed portfolio and plan the company and investment structure.
03Prepare
Gather, legalise and translate documents; coordinate company establishment and the investment evidence.
04Progress
Complete the property transaction and prepare the Type D visa application, with updates along the way.
05Arrive
Prepare for entry into Bulgaria, the residence application and practical next steps after the decision.
07 / Required documents
Confidence in the details.
An overview of the records you may need at each stage. Open a category to explore.
01Personal documents
Passport, photographs, certificate of good conduct, bank statements and, where relevant, marriage and children’s birth certificates.
02Property & company
Notarial deed, property registration and tax valuation documents, company records and bank evidence of the purchase payment and investment.
03Type D visa
Application form, passport and photographs, investment and property evidence, health insurance, criminal record certificate, accommodation and sufficient means.
04Residence application
Application form, passport, Type D visa copy, ownership and bank evidence, registered address, insurance, applicable tax and state-fee receipts, and biometrics.
05Family applications
Marriage and birth certificates, passports, photographs, insurance, criminal record certificates where applicable, and evidence of the investor’s residence status.
06Legalisation & translation
Documents need the authentication and Bulgarian translation required by the receiving authority. Any exemption, including for English-language bank statements, should be confirmed for your file.
Your personalised checklist is confirmed after assessment. The receiving consulate or migration authority may request additional evidence.
08 / Your questions
A little more clarity.
Is this a citizenship programme?
No. This is a property-based route to residence in Bulgaria. Citizenship, permanent residence and EU long-term resident status have separate legal requirements.
Can I choose different types of property?
You can choose a single apartment, multiple apartments, office or commercial premises, or a combination. The chosen property and structure must satisfy the route requirements.
Can my family join me?
A spouse and minor children may apply through the family residence procedure after the investor obtains the relevant permission, subject to the applicable requirements.
Is completion within two months guaranteed?
No. We only give an indicative schedule. Property completion, document preparation, appointments and government processing can change the overall timing.
Will I receive a VAT refund?
VAT recovery is case-specific. It depends on eligibility, company activity, property use and tax rules. Independent tax advice is needed; no refund or fixed recovery date is promised.
Can this lead to permanent residence?
A later application may be possible once statutory requirements are met. Eligibility and residence history must be assessed separately; approval is not automatic.
Let’s begin
Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you explore Bulgaria in the context of your family, your investment and your wider plans.